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Charles XII n (Biographies / Charles XII (1682-1718) M, Swedish, POLITICS: hereditary ruler) 1682-1718, king of Sweden (1697-1718), who inflicted defeats on Denmark, Russia, and Poland during the Great Northern War (1700-21) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Balashev, who was on the alert all through the dinner, replied that just as "all roads lead to Rome," so all roads lead to Moscow: there were many roads, and "among them the road through Poltava, which Charles XII chose. That "my dear chevalier" was like the revenge taken by Peter the Great on Charles XII. |
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